Used this tire for 5 hours and it has been disintegrating from day 1. There seems to be a lot of debris after each use, is this normal?
32941
I had a similar issue with the same tire as I spun on a trainer. I returned the item to Amazon and got a red Vittoria trainer tire which hasn't had any similar problems. There must be some versions with a bad rubber compound.
32942
I've got around 1700 miles on mine and have not had that problem - no debris from mine.
32943
Have been using my tire for months, and the tire still has little or no signs of wear. Using the tire on a computrainer adjusted to a press on force of about 2.25 to 2.5.
1415997
I think it is. I ended up buying different tires and it "drifted" with ease. I also had to reinforce the front undercarriage because the bumper cracked because of too many crashes. I'm now having to rework the steering mechanism because it also came apart from the wrecks. But, for the money, I believe it lived up to the advertisement. Would I buy it again, the answer is yes.
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What are you installing Slime into. I don't believe they recommend using slime for any tire that will be used on highways. It is mainly for construction equipment, farm equipment any off-road vehicle that does not require wheel balancing. It is not recommended,if I remember correctly, for any speeds over 35-45 mph. Yes it can be used on front tires. My commercial mower has it in all 4 tires. i have used Slime now for 5 months without having to add air to any tires. Previously I had to add air every use because of thorns and briars sometimes every couple hours. I can not believe I never installed Slime before this, what a timesaver. What are you installing Slime into. I don't believe they recommend using slime for any tire that will be used on highways. It is mainly for construction equipment, farm equipment any off-road vehicle that does not require wheel balancing. It is not recommended,if I remember correctly, for any speeds over 35-45 mph. Yes it can be used on front tires. My commercial mower has it in all 4 tires. i have used Slime now for 5 months without having to add air to any tires. Previously I had to add air every use because of thorns and briars sometimes every couple hours. I can not believe I never... » Read More What are you installing Slime into. I don't believe they recommend using slime for any tire that will be used on highways. It is mainly for construction equipment, farm equipment any off-road vehicle that does not require wheel balancing. It is not recommended,if I remember correctly, for any speeds over 35-45 mph. Yes it can be used on front tires. My commercial mower has it in all 4 tires. i have used Slime now for 5 months without having to add air to any tires. Previously I had to add air every use because of thorns and briars sometimes every couple hours. I can not believe I never installed Slime before this, what a timesaver. « Show Less
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Jesse, I have no idea, because I have not had that problem. I have used mine for a complete season and this summer have picked up grass after mowing and I have had no problems. Could something have gotten wrapped around the wheel? This would cause the wheel to stop turning and may have broken off teeth. Sorry I can't be much help to you.
1414279
Its said to last the lifetime of the tire once u put it in. I've used it before and rode over a year on it
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They are air filled. I've had to patch the tube twice and replaced a tire in two years. The problem is when a flat occurs I don't have time to repair it right away. The compressor gets dragged to a few more jobs and that's what ruined the tire. I'm thinking about switching them out next time I have a problem. compressor still running strong.
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Update, I'm running 32mm confidentials and have put five tubes in now. Its just the front. The foam tape failed, the velux French rim tape walked twice or more and now I'm trying drilling/chasing the little holes (4near valve stem +2 ) and using the red protector from old rim.
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No, I got mine exactly a year ago and it was fine. Still running great. All I can think of is you got old stock that has been sitting around long enough for the rubber to harden. I would send it back.
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It's most likely telling you that because of the inner tube. Dont believe it. I run the same brand tire with the tube on my 07 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic and the ywork just fine. Last rear tire I swapped out had 15,000 miles on it. Not to bad and the price is right. Good all weather tire. Keep the air pressure at 40 psi front and rear and they will last for a long time.
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I don't remember having sidewall damage to our tires but there were some nicks to the tread, nothing that I would consider unusual when one factors in the extreme conditions and environments these chains are used in. One must remember that tires aren't made to be driven on chains for extended periods. Is it possible...I would say yes. But I think that would apply to any chains??. For what its worth...
1276445
I had similar experience and returned mine. No idea but not a good tire by any stretch of the imagination.
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Tube tires made of rubber.... I have used mine on pretty much every terrain and still have yet to see it leave any marks or damage. The only negative I could possibly come up with is the pins can become loose after a time however I'm pretty sure If I were to bend them a little that the problem would be no more. Hope that helps!
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I just bought my second set. Got 50,000 miles on the first set, and they still have tread, the UV was starting to break down the sidewalls enough that they were leaking air.
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Mine popped first week too but after removing and looking at the tube, I must have run over a tack. Bought a patch repair kit from bike shop for $3 or $4, removed tire and tube from the rim, squeezed tube submerged in water, dried it, marked the leak and then patched. Takes less than 30mins to do but it is a pain. Can inflate about an hour later. I bought an extra tube for vacations and longer trips when patching would be a pain.
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It is a smooth surface. The surface also does not carry any weight since the riders is mostly on the bolt. So any theoretical wear and tear depends on the extent to which the tire presses against a smooth surface. For all practical purposes you should ignore this concern. My 2 cents.
809999
I think it's just the processed cheap tire smell. I have it for 6 months now and smell was gone after couple weeks of use during my move. I still use it occasionally and its hidden behind a guest bed in a room right now. There is absolutely no smell of it in the room right now.
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That definitely does not sound normal. There were no foam bits anywhere on mine when I got it almost 2 years ago. Have used it every night since and you'd never know that it's not a brand new pillow. If there are foam chunks coming from the pillow you should return for exchange or refund.